Amaranth Stir Fry

* Exported from MasterCook *

AMARANTH STIR FRY

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetarian

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Amaranth -- uncooked
1/8 ts Sea salt
1 tb Olive oil
1 c Leeks -- sliced
1/2 c Mushrooms -- sliced
1/2 c Green peppers -- sliced
1 t Soy sauce
1/2 c Whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 c Scallions -- sliced
1/2 c Pumpkin seeds -- toasted

Rinse and drain amaranth.

Dry roast amaranth in a hevy skillet over medium heat
for 5 minutes.

Bring 3 cups water and salt to a boil. Stir in
amaranth and return to a boil.

Lower heat and place a flame deflector or heat
diffuser under the pot.

Cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until all water is
absorbed, stirring occasionally.

Heat a skillet and brush generously with oil. Add
leeks and saute for 5 minutes.

Add mushrooms and peppers and saute for 10 minutes,
stirring often.

Sprinkle with soy sauce and one teaspoon water.

Sprinkle bread crumbs over top of vegetables.

Place amaranth on top of crumbs. Cover and heat
through.

Stir to combine all ingredients, place in a serving
dish and garnish with scallions and pumpkin seeds.

Per serving: 340 cal; 11 g prot; 237 mg sod; 51 g
carb; 11 g fat; 0 mg chol; 93 mg calcium

From DEEANNE's recipe files



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